3 Although a decreasing trend of PrI prevalence has been observed, the estimated total cost of PrIs reached $1.8 billion (AUS) in 2013. 4 , 5 US and Australian facilities face reduced reimbursements and penalties when patients develop stages 3 and 4 and unstageable PrIs not present on admission (POA). 4 , 6 In the case of pos
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Five-layer border dressings as part of a quality improvement bundle to prevent pressure injuries in US skilled nursing facilities and Australian nursing homes: A cost-effectiveness analysis.
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